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Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Penn Badgley makes sad confession about Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg after her shock death
Penn Badgley 's triumphant appearance Wednesday at the You season five premiere took a somber turn when he made a sad confession about his relationship with his late Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg. Badgley, 38, looked stone-faced as he admitted that he and his former screen partner hadn't seen each other in more than 10 years before her death at just 39. 'I hadn't seen her in over a decade,' he said while chatting with E! News. Despite losing touch with her, Badgley still spoke fondly of Trachtenberg and praised her 'really pure heart.' He was weighing in just a week after the Buffy The Vampire Slayer actress' cause of death was finally revealed, following her death on February 26. Badgley said it was Trachtenberg's lighter qualities that he most remembered after her passing. Penn Badgley's triumphant appearance Wednesday at the You season five premiere took a somber turn when he made a sad confession about his relationship with his late Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg; seen Wednesday in NYC View this post on Instagram A post shared by E! News (@enews) 'What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,' he confessed on the red carpet at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. 'She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh,' he continued. The television actor added that Trachtenberg's death was 'surreal' while looking stunned. 'Really surreal, really saddening,' he added. Trachtenberg played the recurring character Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, while Badgley was part of the main cast as Dan Humphrey. Georgina, a former friend of Blake Lively's character, was introduced in the first season, when she had a brief fling with Dan. The two continued to have romantic entanglements on and off throughout the series' six seasons, though Georgina's infatuation with Dan also covered for her desire to use him to manipulated her friends and enemies. Trachtenberg's cause of death was revealed on April 16, after her family relented on their desire to have her autopsy results withheld, which they attributed to religious beliefs. 'She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh,' he continued; pictured in 2012 in NYC The Harriet The Spy star was determined to have died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to a statement from the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Officials cited lab results in declaring their findings to It was not immediately clear if the entertainer, who had struggled with health issues in the timeframe prior to her passing, had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In the timeframe prior to her death, Trachtenberg underwent a liver transplant, a procedure often sought out by people who have severe liver issues, with some as a result of longtime alcohol use (the most common reason people get liver transplants in the US, studies indicate). Trachtenberg's cause of death was classified as 'natural,' medical examiners said in their latest report. Authorities with the New York Police Department told in February that they were summoned to a Manhattan apartment in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, where Trachtenberg was 'unconscious and unresponsive.' Following Trachtenberg's tragic passing, authorities told about the course of events that unfolded. 'On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 08:01 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,' police said in a statement,' police said. They added, 'Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased. The Harriet The Spy star was determined to have died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to a statement from the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner. She previously had a liver transplant; seen in 2008 'Criminality is not suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.' Trachtenberg was romantically involved with boyfriend Jay Cohen, a partner at The Gersh Agency who is focused on film and distribution. They had been seeing one another since 2020 and would compliment one another on social media frequently. The entertainment industry professional after his partner's passing told that 'the family will not be commenting on the tragedy.' Trachtenberg generally was not one to speak publicly on her private medical battles. Badgley looked more jubilant when he was focused on celebrating his hit show's fifth and final season. He was joined by his pregnant wife Domino Kirke, who highlighted her baby bump in a stunning crimson dress. Badgley, who plays a charismatic serial killer on You, looked stylish in a medium-brown double-breasted suit that he wore unbuttoned. He affectionately placed a hand on his wife's stomach as they posed. Penn and Domino — who is the sister of Girls star Jemima Kirke — began dating in 2014 and tied the knot in 2017. They welcomed their first child, a son named James, in August 2020, and the lovebirds announced they were expecting twins on March 1.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Penn Badgley looks somber as he breaks his silence on Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg's shock death
Penn Badgley 's triumphant appearance Wednesday at the You season five premiere took a somber turn when he opened up about the loss of his former Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg. Badgley, 38, looked stone-faced as he said the loss of his old friend at just 39 was 'surreal' while chatting with E! News. He was weighing in just a week after the Buffy The Vampire Slayer actress' cause of death was finally revealed, following her death on February 26. Badgley said it was Trachtenberg's lighter qualities that he most remembered after her passing. 'What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,' he confessed on the red carpet at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. 'She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh,' he continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by E! News (@enews) Sadly, the actor admitted that he and Trachtenberg hadn't run in to each other 'in over a decade, but he still spoke fondly of her and praised her 'really pure heart.' 'It's surreal,' he said while looking stunned. 'Really surreal, really saddening.' Trachtenberg played the recurring character Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, while Badgley was part of the main cast as Dan Humphrey. Georgina, a former friend of Blake Lively's character, was introduced in the first season, when she had a brief fling with Dan. The two continued to have romantic entanglements on and off throughout the series' six seasons, though Georgina's infatuation with Dan also covered for her desire to use him to manipulated her friends and enemies. Trachtenberg's cause of death was revealed on April 16, after her family relented on their desire to have her autopsy results withheld, which they attributed to religious beliefs. The Harriet The Spy star was determined to have died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to a statement from the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Officials cited lab results in declaring their findings to It was not immediately clear if the entertainer, who had struggled with health issues in the timeframe prior to her passing, had type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Sadly, the actor admitted that he and Trachtenberg hadn't run in to each other 'in over a decade, but he still spoke fondly of her and praised her 'really pure heart'; pictured in 2012 in NYC In the timeframe prior to her death, Trachtenberg underwent a liver transplant, a procedure often sought out by people who have severe liver issues, with some as a result of longtime alcohol use (the most common reason people get liver transplants in the US, studies indicate). Trachtenberg's cause of death was classified as 'natural,' medical examiners said in their latest report. Authorities with the New York Police Department told in February that they were summoned to a Manhattan apartment in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, where Trachtenberg was 'unconscious and unresponsive.' Following Trachtenberg's tragic passing, authorities told about the course of events that unfolded. 'On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 08:01 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,' police said in a statement,' police said. They added, 'Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased. 'Criminality is not suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.' Trachtenberg was romantically involved with boyfriend Jay Cohen, a partner at The Gersh Agency who is focused on film and distribution. They had been seeing one another since 2020 and would compliment one another on social media frequently. The entertainment industry professional after his partner's passing told that 'the family will not be commenting on the tragedy.' Trachtenberg generally was not one to speak publicly on her private medical battles. Badgley looked more jubilant when he was focused on celebrating his hit show's fifth and final season. He was joined by his pregnant wife Domino Kirke, who highlighted her baby bump in a stunning crimson dress. Badgley, who plays a charismatic serial killer on You, looked stylish in a medium-brown double-breasted suit that he wore unbuttoned. He affectionately placed a hand on his wife's stomach as they posed. Penn and Domino — who is the sister of Girls star Jemima Kirke — began dating in 2014 and tied the knot in 2017. They welcomed their first child, a son named James, in August 2020, and the lovebirds announced they were expecting twins on March 1.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause Of Death Confirmed By Medical Examiner
Michelle Trachtenberg died as the result of complications caused by diabetes, it has been confirmed. The US actor died suddenly in February at the age of 39, after being found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at her home in New York City. At the time, the police said that Michelle's death was not being treated as suspicious, with the New York City medical examiner's office confirming on Wednesday that she died a natural death of diabetes complications. Per BBC News' reporting, Michelle's family had objected to a post-mortem examination on religious grounds, which was honoured due to the non-suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. The New York City medical examiner's office subsequently said on Wednesday that it had updated the cause of death following a review of laboratory test results. ABC News also claimed back in February that she had recently undergone a liver transplant prior to her death. Michelle began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in shows like The Adventures Of Pete & Pete and the daytime soap All My Children, as well as the film Harriet The Spy, in which she played the title role. Following this, she played Dawn Summers, the title character's younger sister in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl and Emma Karlin in Weeds. In the early 2000s, she was also nominated for an Emmy thanks to her presenting work on the paranormal kids' series Truth Or Scare. Michelle's additional film work included Euro Trip, Black Christmas and 17 Again, and she also appeared in TV series like Six Feet Under, House and NCIS: Los Angeles. Her final on-screen performance was in 2023, when she reprised the role of Georgina Sparks in the short-lived reboot of Gossip Girl. Sarah Michelle Gellar Mourns Michelle Trachtenberg With A Heartbreaking Buffy Quote Blake Lively's Heartbreaking Michelle Trachtenberg Tribute As Co-Stars Share Their Memories
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg died as a result of complications from diabetes, New York City's medical examiner has said. The office said in a statement that it amended the cause and manner of death for the 39-year-old from New York City following a review of laboratory test results. Trachtenberg, who was known for Gossip Girl, Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Harriet The Spy, was found unconscious and unresponsive in her luxury apartment tower in Manhattan in February. Officials at the time said no foul play was suspected, and the medical examiner's office had listed her death as 'undetermined'. Trachtenberg's family had objected to a post-mortem examination, which the medical examiner's office honoured because there was no evidence of criminality. Her representative did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment on Wednesday. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Taylor Momsen and Blake Lively were among the celebrities who mourned Trachtenberg when her death on February 26 was announced. Trachtenberg was eight years old when she began playing Nona Mecklenberg on Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete & Pete from 1994 to 1996 and then starred in the title role in the film adaptations of Harriet The Spy and Inspector Gadget, opposite Matthew Broderick. In 2000, Trachtenberg joined the cast of Buffy, playing Dawn Summers, the younger sister of the title character played by Sarah Michelle Gellar between 2000 and 2003. Trachtenberg went on to recurring roles on Six Feet Under, Weeds and Gossip Girl, where she played the gang's scheming nemesis, Georgina Sparks. She was one of the original series' stars to return for two guest appearances in the 2021 Gossip Girl revival. Trachtenberg's later credits included the 2004 teen sex comedy EuroTrip and 2009's 17 Again with Zac Efron and Leslie Mann.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nickelodeon Alum Danny Tamberelli Pays Tribute To ‘The Adventures Of Pete & Pete' Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg: 'She Was A Bright Light'
Danny Tamberelli, who starred in Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete & Pete, paid tribute to his co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after news of her death. In an emotional tribute, Tamberelli remembered working with Trachtenberg on the set of the television series. More from Deadline 'Buffy,' 'Gossip Girl' & 'Harriet The Spy' Co-Stars Mourn Michelle Trachtenberg's Death: Ed Westwick, Chace Crawford, Kim Cattrall & More Pay Tribute Remembering Michelle Trachtenberg: A Career In Photos Michelle Trachtenberg Cause Of Death To Remain Undetermined After Family Declines Autopsy 'We grew up learning how to make people laugh together. More importantly, we learned to make each other laugh and pull pranks on everyone,' Tamberelli wrote on Instagram. 'We were doing improv when it was still called playing pretend to get laughs. She was a master of the clothespin game, tagging any and everyone she could.' He continued, 'She once got upset when I got my 1st bass on set because I wouldn't hang out during lunch. She hid the cable so I couldn't play through the amp. I got the message. She was a bright light, firecracker and caring person who spent a lot of time and effort advocating for people who needed a louder voice.' RELATED: Tamberelli played the role of 'Little' Pete Wrigley, while Trachtenberg played the role of Nona F. Mecklenberg, his best friend. 'Michelle was someone to look up to in this business and to the general world at large. She will be missed,' Tamberelli continued. 'All my love, sympathy and compassion to Lana, Irene and the rest of her family and friends.' RELATED: Trachtenberg was pronounced dead on February 26 at 39 after police responded to a 911 call at her place of residence in New York City. The family has requested no autopsy be conducted due to religious reasons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daniel Tamberelli (@dannytamberelli) Best of Deadline All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Tonys, Guilds & More 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
